Are You Ready?
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| Caring for a companion animal goes far beyond providing food, water
and shelter. It takes research and careful planning to bring the right
pet into your home, and to make sure your lifestyle is the right one
for your pet. Answering the following questions will get you started.
1. Why do you want to adopt a pet?
Are you looking for the loyal and steady companionship that an
animal can offer? Are you hoping to fill the empty place left after a
pet has passed? Maybe you want a companion for your child. Knowing why
you're preparing to bring a pet home will help you to determine the
species and breed that will fit your lifestyle.
2. Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?
When adopting, you are making a commitment to care for an animal for
the rest of his life-that could mean 10 to 15 years for dogs and up to
20 years for cats. As you go through lifestyle changes such as moves,
the birth of children and new jobs, your animal will remain a permanent
part of your life. If circumstances change, will you still be able to
care for your pet?
3. Do you know what kind of pet is right for you?
Your personality and lifestyle, along with challenges such as space
restrictions and amount of time spent at home, should be explored to
determine what pet is right for your household. Research different
breeds and ask shelter staffers what animals they recommend-they're
experts at making perfect matches! 7. Are you willing to train your animal companion?
Lack of training is one of the most common reasons that adopters
return pets to shelters-are you willing to solve behavior problems? Basic training helps dogs and their owners communicate better, strengthening the relationship overall. And taking the time to understand why your cat does what she does, especially when it involves her litter box and scratching habits, will help you avoid potential problems.
Read more at aspca.org!
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Greetings!
In an effort to help some of our longer term residents find homes, we
have decided to waive their adoption fees. That's right, the following dogs are
all "free to a good home," emphasis on the "good home," please! Because these
dogs have been here for a longer time, our staff and volunteers think they are
extra special, which is why we are asking you to make sure you have enough time,
attention, and the financial resources to care for your adopted dog forever and
ever. So, if you think the time is right to adopt your new best friend, than
consider one of our personal favorites:
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 Mama Mia is quite the goof ball! When she first meets you, she can be a bit shy, but with a kind word or two, she'll warm up quickly. After she's warmed up, you'll be cuddling with a very affectionate dog for a very long time! Hey, who doesn't love to be loved? Mama Mia also enjoys the company of most other dogs. In fact, she came into the shelter with her brother who was adopted last weekend, so she is feeling especially lonely these days and is more eager than ever to be adopted. Mama Mia positively loves to play and play and snuggle and snuggle; she's a fun dog! Oh, and she smiles! We guess she's learned to turn her frown upside down. Will you help Mama Mia keep it that way? She's a sweet, sweet dog, plain and simple.
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 If you think our society seems to be growing coarser and less polite, maybe a look outside the species will restore your faith in manners and loyalty! Tiger is a gentle and well-mannered 3-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. This handsome fellow knows the commands "sit" and "shake" and is a pleasure to spend time with. Unfortunately, Tiger recently hit a rough patch in life. He came into the shelter after his owner passed away, and Tiger himself has Addison's Disease, a glandular problem that requires medication. But so long as he gets his medicine, he's a happy, healthy dog. The league will help an adoptive family get Tiger the medication that he needs; we want to find this affectionate and wonderful dog the loving home that he deserves.
Tiger was the featured pet in the Sunday News. Check out video of him here!
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 Eight-year-old Sparky doesn't have to read the newspaper to know it's a bad economy. His owner lost his job, then his house, and then his Sparky. So Sparky must soldier on alone. He's very happy when you pay attention to him. In his former life, Sparky was kept outside a lot, so he's very drawn to being outside. He's very, very happy to be outdoors, that's for sure. Although he's accustomed to being outside for long periods of time, we don't recommend that to our adopters. Being out of the elements and being safe in general is achieved when animals are kept inside and Sparky is looking forward to being part of a family and curling up on a comfy dogbed-indoors!. Sparky, a German Shepherd, has a beautiful white coat. In the wake of all these dramatic changes in his life, Sparky is holding up well. Like most of us, he just wants a family and a home to call his own. Sometimes there are heartwarming stories in the newspaper, right? If you'd like to be part of Sparky's happily ever after, you know where to find him. No reporters or cameras necessary.
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 Ruby is such a love bug! This four year
old Rottweiler is a gentle giant who is looking for a loving home. Her goal in
life is to be a loyal dog; Ruby aims to achieve that by staying right by your
side. And, if you happen to forget that she's around, Ruby will remind you with
a gentle nudge of your hand with her head. Ruby came into the shelter when her
family could no longer afford to care for her. We're not sure of what Ruby has
faced in her past, but her left back leg is slightly deformed and she is missing
her left foot. Despite this, Ruby has overcome her physical disability with
flying colors. She gets around just fine and, although she may never compete in
the doggy olympics, she enjoys going for leisurely walks. Ruby is housebroken
and will be spayed as part of her adoption process. This quiet gal would be a
great match for a family who has had large dogs before and is looking for
someone to snuggle up with for the rest of the winter-and beyond! | |
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